Education Associate

The Education Associate is a key member of the museum team who develops, coordinates, and implements a variety of museum learning experiences at Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center. Through contributions to onsite and outreach adult and youth programming, museum interpretation, visitor services, and research, the Education Associate ensures a welcoming, engaging, and educational experience for all visitors. This position reports to the Director of Education & Interpretation.

Essential Responsibilities

• Build community with diverse audiences by sharing KTM&HC site history and former resident stories through storytelling, dialogue, and inquiry.
• Collaborate with staff to develop and deliver high-quality, interactive educational history programming for preK-12 students.
• Develop and lead youth programs, including open house activities and summer camps.
• Lead engaging, dialogue-based museum tours that connect local and national history and make connections between past and present.
• Support the creation and delivery of various adult programming initiatives, including group tours, speaker lectures, organizational partner collaborations, and community events.
• Ensure positive visitor experiences through front desk staffing.
• Provide administrative support for education and other departments, including scheduling/data entry in Altru/CRM.
• Participate in ongoing training and continuous learning.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in education, history, museum studies, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience developing and delivering education programs in a museum or cultural setting.
• Familiarity with museum education strategies and best practices.
• Commitment to KTM&HC’s mission and interpretive goals.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills.
• Strong customer service skills and enthusiasm for working with learners of all ages.
• Works well independently and as a member of a small, dynamic, highly collaborative team.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with a strong sense of initiative.
• Anticipates and responds to situations with flexibility, adaptability, and problem-solving.
• Actively seeks opportunities to improve programs and procedures and is enthusiastic about innovation and change.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs and move objects up to 20 lbs.
• Must pass background check.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in education, history, museum studies, or a related field.
• History of professional employment in education, museums, libraries, or cultural organizations.
• Familiarity with CRM/donor management software (Altru preferred).

Commitment

• Permanent, full-time (40 hours/week) position with some weekends and evenings;
• In-person position; some duties may be performed remotely;
• Paid vacation and sick leave; professional development opportunities offered;
• Starting hourly rate: $18, with opportunities for growth

Paid vacation and sick leave.

Professional development opportunities offered.